Wednesday September 08, 2010


#182 Title:

The Big O: Tiny Things


Special Guests: Monica Ricci, Organizing Expert, Motivational Speaker, Author and Founder of Catalyst Organizing Solutions, LLC.


Description: On this episode of The Big O, we pay close attention to the tiny things in our lives. We organize everything from batteries to bulbs, coupons to cables, and kitchen gadgets to gift cards. Join us for the small “details”.

Duration: 34:44

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Show Index
00:23 Intro: Tiny Things in Life
03:48 Beat the Batteries & Bulbs
06:27 Organizing Office Supplies
12:12 Tame the Cables
16:03 About Monica Ricci
16:36 O' Baby! Pouchee
22:19 The Utensil Drawer
25:53 Remembering Gift Cards & Coupons
29:26 Listener: Shoe Organizer
32:58 Closing Comments
33:43 Closing Track: The Way I Am


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About Monica Ricci



Monica Ricci is a Certified Professional Organizer®, speaker, author and a corporate media spokesperson. Her book, Organize Your Office In No Time, is a busy person's reference for taking control and being more effective, productive, and successful at work.

Monica is an active member and Past President of The NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers) Georgia Chapter, and was the winner of the NAPO Founders’ Award, the highest honor in her industry. In addition, she was named one of the nation’s "Organizing Elite" by Forbes Magazine, is a frequent guest expert on countless radio and television outlets, and appears as a regular expert organizer on the popular Home and Garden Television show, MISSION: Organization.

Monica is an avid business blogger, and in addition to teaching national teleclasses, she presents workshops and keynotes on simplicity, time management, procrastination, getting organized and living a simpler, more powerful life. Her client list includes Earthlink, Longhorn, Paramount Pictures, The US Court of Appeals, GE Capital, Special Olympics, the Environmental Protection Agency, and many more.

Monica has been quoted in hundreds of publications including the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Forbes, Atlanta Magazine and others, and she also written for publications including ORGANIZE Magazine, Men’s Edge Magazine, AirTran Airways Arrivals Magazine and Advisor Today Magazine.

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As Discussed on the Show


couponizer.com

Eagle Creek Pack-It® Cubes

Pouchee Purse Organizer



O' Baby! ... The Pouchee



The Pouchee is the ultimate purse organizer insert to help you organize the tiny things in your purse. The Pouchee is also helpful for quick changes between diaper bags and bookbags too. When it comes time to swap bags, it's as easy as 1-2-3. No more loose pens, sunglasses, cell phone, credit cards, keys, lipsticks, etc. to transfer over. It's an organizer's dream!


One way to organize those small, loose coupons.


Listener Idea


"We have discovered that the Crystal Light canisters are perfect for the kids' things. They hold markers, beads, marbles, Bakugon, etc. very nicely and they are see through. The kids have no trouble opening and closing the covers. When we went to Florida I gave one to each of the kids for their shells. They are also great for holding our plastic silverware in the cooler when we picnic." - Submitted by Michelle S.